Abstract:Objectives. This study aimed to compare the outcome of endoscopic and microscopic tympanoplasty.Methods. This was a retrospective comparative study of 73 patients (35 males and 38 females) who underwent type I tympanoplasty at Samsung Medical Center from April to December 2014. The subjects were classified into two groups; endoscopic tympanoplasty (ET, n=25), microscopic tympanoplasty (MT, n=48). Demographic data, perforation size of tympanic membrane at preoperative state, pure tone audiometric results preope… Show more
“…If the cholesteatoma extends into a mastoid cavity, mastoidectomy is usually needed [8]. While performing surgery for attic cholesteatoma, it is essential to completely remove the lesion and secure a ventilation way to prevent the recurrence of the disease [9].…”
“…If the cholesteatoma extends into a mastoid cavity, mastoidectomy is usually needed [8]. While performing surgery for attic cholesteatoma, it is essential to completely remove the lesion and secure a ventilation way to prevent the recurrence of the disease [9].…”
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